Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry Appointed Director of IIM Shillong: A New Chapter in Academic Leadership

Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry Appointed Director of IIM Shillong: A New Chapter in Academic Leadership

ServiceSetu Academics extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry on his appointment as the Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong.

This prestigious appointment marks an important milestone for IIM Shillong as it welcomes a distinguished academic leader with an exceptional record of institution building, innovation, and higher education leadership.

A Distinguished Academic and Institution Builder

Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry brings more than 28 years of experience in higher education, academic leadership, research, innovation, and institutional administration. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to strengthening educational institutions, promoting research excellence, and fostering innovation-driven learning ecosystems.

Prior to joining IIM Shillong, Prof. Sherry served as the Founding Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow, where he played a pivotal role in establishing and developing the institute into a nationally recognised centre for technology education, research, and innovation.

His expertise spans technology-enabled education, academic governance, research strategy, institutional development, digital transformation, and innovation management, making him one of India's accomplished higher education leaders.

A Vision for Excellence at IIM Shillong

As one of India's premier management institutions with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, IIM Shillong has earned recognition for its commitment to quality management education, sustainability, leadership development, and socially responsible business practices.

With Prof. Sherry assuming leadership, the institute is well-positioned to further strengthen its focus on:

• Academic excellence and curriculum innovation

• Research and global collaborations

• Technology-enabled management education

• Industry engagement and executive education

• Entrepreneurship and innovation

• Institutional growth and international recognition

His strategic vision and extensive leadership experience are expected to contribute significantly to the continued advancement of IIM Shillong as a globally respected business school.

Best Wishes from ServiceSetu Academics

The entire ServiceSetu Academics community congratulates Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry on this well-deserved appointment.

We wish him every success as he begins this new chapter of leadership and are confident that under his guidance, IIM Shillong will continue to achieve new milestones in academic excellence, innovation, research, and global impact.

Congratulations once again, Prof. Arun Mohan Sherry! We wish you a successful and impactful tenure as Director of IIM Shillong.